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Success Reimagined with Amna Shabbir MD

Success Reimagined with Amna Shabbir MD

By: Amna Shabbir MD NBC-HWC CPC
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 Are you tired of chasing goal after goal, only to feel empty once you get there? Do you appear successful on the outside but feel unfulfilled on the inside? Or are you wondering how to even begin your journey to success? Welcome to Success Reimagined with Amna Shabbir, MD—the podcast that challenges traditional definitions of success and explores what it truly means to thrive at the intersection of ambition and well-being. Hosted by Dr. Amna Shabbir, MD, NBC-HWC, CPC—Founder and CEO, Dual Board-Certified Physician, and a fierce advocate for mental health. With advanced training in Integrative Well-being, Performance, Behavior Change, and Leadership Development, Dr. Shabbir brings deep expertise to every conversation. She’s also a sought-after Professional Speaker and proud Super Mom to two young girls. Drawing from her multifaceted roles, she offers a fresh, honest perspective on the realities of ambition, success, and sustainable well-being. Each episode delivers practical, evidence-based strategies to help you break free from burnout, perfectionism, and the endless chase for external validation. You’ll walk away inspired and empowered to build a life that aligns achievement with deep personal fulfillment. If you're ready to reimagine success with intention and courage, hit subscribe, rate, and review the show—and start your journey to a more joyful, aligned life today. Connect with Dr. Amna Shabbir: Watch Dr. Shabbir's TEDx Talk Perfectionism Has A Solution - It is Not What You Think: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oNIzzM4Vg3s&t=3s LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/amna-shabbir-md Instagram: instagram.com/dr.amnashabbir Facebook: facebook.com/dr.amnashabbir.md Website: https://success-curated.com/ YouTube: youtube.com/@Dr.AmnaShabbirCopyright © 2025 Success Curated LLC. All Rights Reserved. Success Reimagined with Amna Shabbir, MD: The Crossroads of Ambition & Wellness and all associated content, including audio, video, and written materials, are the intellectual property of Success Curated LLC. Unauthorized use, reproduction, or distribution without permission is prohibited. The information provided in this podcast is for educational and informational purposes only and does not constitute medical, legal, or professional advice. Listeners should consult a qualified professional for specific concerns. For permissions, media inquiries, or collaborations, contact: support@dramnashabbir.com. Hygiene & Healthy Living Personal Development Personal Success
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  • Ep 40. Powered by Special Abilities: Gabi Angelini’s Movement Changing Lives Nationwide - Power of Giving Series

    Ep 40. Powered by Special Abilities: Gabi Angelini’s Movement Changing Lives Nationwide - Power of Giving Series
    Nov 24 2025
    What happens when you give people a chance?Our guests this week are the remarkable mother–daughter team Gabi and Mary Angelini, founders of Gabi’s Powered by Special Abilities, a nonprofit redefining employment, dignity, and purpose for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities.Gabi, who has Down syndrome, spent years applying for jobs — dressing up, practicing interview answers, and doing everything she was told to do — yet employer after employer told her “no.” One smoothie shop even gave her a full tour… only to later reject her without ever letting her try the job.After that heartbreaking moment, Mary made a decision that would change hundreds of lives: If the world wouldn’t hire Gabi, they would build their own company.From that fire came Gabi’s Grounds, a coffee brand now sold in multiple grocery chains across North Carolina. When the pandemic shut down coffee events, they pivoted again and launched Gabi’s PALS — a thriving packaging, assembly, labeling, and shipping enterprise now employing over 50 adults with special abilities.Their model proves what the world often overlooks: 🎯 Ability is not defined by disability. 🎯 People just need a chance. 🎯 When included, they excel — with precision, joy, and pride.Gabi now speaks on national stages, including TEDx and The Kelly Clarkson Show, inspiring others to embrace their superpower.This conversation is a testament to resilience, purpose, and the extraordinary things that happen when someone refuses to let society limit their child — or anyone else’s.🌟 This Episode is the Final Installment of our November series on The Power of GivingEpisode Takeaways:✨ The real story behind hundreds of rejections — and the “last straw” that changed everything ✨ How Gabi turned a lifetime of “no” into a thriving nonprofit employing over 50 adults ✨ Why adults with special needs lose support after high school — and what needs to change ✨ The hidden gift: how neurodivergent employees deliver impeccable quality and consistency ✨ How inclusive workplaces unlock confidence, independence, and community ✨ Zion’s story: from warehouse worker to cybersecurity graduate — all from being given a chance ✨ Gabi’s fearless TEDx journey and her superpower of kindness ✨ What success looks like now: dreams of “Gabi’s Village,” expansion, and nationwide opportunity ✨ How YOU can help create meaningful employment for adults with special abilitiesAbout Our Guests — Mary & Gabi AngeliniGabi Angelini is a TEDx speaker, entrepreneur, coffee founder, disability advocate, and champion of kindness. Born with Down syndrome, she transformed a world that kept telling her “no” by building something bigger than herself.Mary Angelini, her mother and co-founder, is the powerhouse who turned heartbreak into a movement. As the visionary behind Gabi’s Powered by Special Abilities, she has created dignified, meaningful jobs for over 50 adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Mary is a national advocate, speaker, and inclusive employment leader.Together, they run Gabi’s Grounds (coffee) and Gabi’s PALS (packaging, assembly, labeling, shipping) — proving that ability is everywhere when doors are opened.Connect with Gabi & Mary🌐 Website: https://poweredbygabis.org/ 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gabisraleigh💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gabi-angelini-359bb5239https://www.linkedin.com/in/mary-angelini/📹 Watch Gabi’s TEDx Talk:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m78DQLocD5A About the Host - Dr. Amna ShabbirDr. Amna Shabbir, MD, NBC-HWC, CPC is a Dual Board-Certified Physician and TEDx Speaker with advanced training in Integrative Well-being, Performance, and Leadership Development. She speaks, coaches, and consults on Perfectionism, Sustainable Success, and the Well-being of High Achievers.Connect with Dr. Shabbir📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr.amnashabbir/ 💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amna-shabbir-md/ 🌍 Book Her to Speak: https://www.dramnashabbir.com/speaking 🌐 No-Cost Application to Join The Unmasking Perfectionism Community: https://unmaskingperfectionism.com/ 📹 Watch Dr. Shabbir’s TEDx Talk: Perfectionism Has a Solution – It’s Not What You Think https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oNIzzM4Vg3sSPECIAL END OF YEAR OFFER: https://www.dramnashabbir.com/matteringMattering Too Much: How High-Achieving Women Can Reclaim Joy This Holiday SeasonDec 1st - 6 pm ET - Virtual - FREE Registration - Replays AvailableA rare opportunity to engage directly with Jennifer B. WallaceNew York Times bestselling author · Award-winning journalist · Former CBS 60 Minutes producer · Co-Founder, The Mattering Movement❌ DisclaimerThis podcast is for educational purposes only and does not constitute medical or therapeutic advice. The views expressed are personal and do not reflect those of any employer or institution.❤️ ...
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  • Ep 39. Three-Time Cancer Survivor Kim Downey: Standing Up for Physicians

    Ep 39. Three-Time Cancer Survivor Kim Downey: Standing Up for Physicians
    Nov 17 2025
    Three-time cancer survivor Kim Downey turned heartbreak into advocacy. When her physician took his own life, she founded Stand Up for Doctors - a global movement amplifying the stories, struggles, and humanity of healthcare workers.In this deeply moving conversation, Kim shares how personal tragedy became a call to action, why caring for doctors is caring for patients, and how her work - including the influential book White Coats, Courageous Hearts is helping clinicians and patients alike see medicine through a more compassionate lens.This episode reminds us that behind every white coat is a courageous heart — and that giving back can begin with simply listening.This episode is part of a special November series on the Power of Giving.Episode TakeawaysHow surviving cancer three times led Kim to create Stand Up for DoctorsThe heartbreaking moment that sparked her mission to advocate for physician mental healthWhy physician well-being is patient well-being — and how advocacy can save livesThe unseen grief when a patient loses their doctor and the ripple effect of clinician suicideHow storytelling humanizes healthcare and helps doctors reclaim their identityThe making of White Coats, Courageous Hearts — a collection giving voice to the healersKim’s reflections on moral injury, perfectionism, and redefining success after lossWhy giving — time, compassion, or advocacy — can transform both patients and cliniciansAbout Our Guest — Kim DowneyKim Downey is the founder of Stand Up for Doctors, a movement dedicated to supporting physician and clinician well-being through advocacy, storytelling, and reform. A three-time cancer survivor, physical therapist, and physician-advocate, Kim has become a trusted voice in healthcare advocacy. She is the creator and lead editor of White Coats, Courageous Hearts: True Stories of Doctors, a book humanizing medicine through the voices of those who live it.Kim also serves as an Ambassador for the Dr. Lorna Breen Heroes’ Foundation, helping carry forward its mission to protect the mental health of healthcare workers. Her work continues to build bridges between patients and physicians — reminding us that healing the healers heals us all.Connect with Kim Downey🌐 Website: https://www.standupfordoctors.org/ ▶️ YouTube: Stand Up for Doctors: https://www.youtube.com/@StandUpforDoctors 📰 Substack: https://standupfordoctors.substack.com/ 📖 Book: White Coats, Courageous Hearts – available wherever books are sold: https://a.co/d/bpCu6cf 💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kim-downey-a9307b72/ About the HostDr. Amna Shabbir, MD, NBC-HWC, CPC is a Dual Board-Certified Physician and TEDx Speaker with advanced training in Integrative Well-being, Performance, and Leadership Development. She speaks, coaches, and consults on Perfectionism, Sustainable Success, and the Well-being of High Achievers.Connect with Dr. Shabbir📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr.amnashabbir/ 💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amna-shabbir-md/ 🌍 Book Her to Speak: https://www.dramnashabbir.com/speaking 🌐 No-Cost Application to Join The Unmasking Perfectionism Community: https://unmaskingperfectionism.com/ 📹 Watch Dr. Shabbir’s TEDx Talk: Perfectionism Has a Solution – It’s Not What You Think https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oNIzzM4Vg3s❌ DisclaimerThis podcast is for educational purposes only and does not constitute medical or therapeutic advice. The views expressed are personal and do not reflect those of any employer or institution.❤️ Enjoyed This Episode?Subscribe, rate, and review the podcast. Share it with a colleague, peer, or friend who needs this message.Content NoteThis episode includes discussion of physician suicide, burnout, moral injury, and patient grief. If you or someone you know is struggling, please call or text 988 for confidential support.
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  • Ep 38. Power of Service: Richard Averitte on Volunteerism, Community & Healing - American Cancer Society

    Ep 38. Power of Service: Richard Averitte on Volunteerism, Community & Healing - American Cancer Society
    Nov 10 2025

    Richard Averitte calls himself a “career volunteer.” Today, he leads as Executive Director for the American Cancer Society (ACS) in Central & Eastern North Carolina—bringing decades of hands-on service to research, advocacy, and patient support. In this powerful conversation, Richard shares his personal “why,” the realities of rebuilding post-pandemic volunteer programs, how Hope Lodge changes lives, and why cancer screening must become a habit—especially for men and younger adults.

    This episode is part of a special November series on the Power of Giving.

    Episode Takeaways:
    -Why volunteer roots create resilient nonprofit leaders—and how “time, talent, treasure” makes impact tangible
    -ACS’s three pillars in action: research, patient support (Hope Lodge, 1-800-227-2345), and advocacy
    -The purgatory of disparities: rural access, Black/Latine mortality gaps, and making screening equitable
    -Hope Lodge (Greenville, NC): a home-away-from-home that eases financial, emotional, and caregiver burden
    -Rebuilding Road to Recovery and other volunteer programs after COVID
    -“Be like water”: adapt to the environment; cancer doesn’t pause—neither can we
    -Practical ways to help: get screened, volunteer, donate, and share ACS’s 24/7 helpline

    About Our Guest — Richard Averitte
    Richard Averitte is the Executive Director for the American Cancer Society in Central & Eastern North Carolina. A lifelong volunteer turned nonprofit leader, Richard has served across ACS roles—from board service and Relay For Life training to regional advocacy—always with hands in the work. Anchored by his mother’s breast cancer journey, his leadership centers on equity in screening and care, rebuilding community programs, and stewarding donor trust so that 81¢ of every dollar advances ACS’s mission.

    Connect with Richard / American Cancer Society
    💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/richardaveritte/
    🌐 Learn & Give: https://www.cancer.org/
    📞 24/7 Helpline: 1-800-227-2345
    🏠 Hope Lodge (Greenville, NC): Find the Greenville location via Programs & Services → Lodging at cancer.org
    🚗 Volunteer (Road to Recovery, events, more): See Get Involved at cancer.org

    About the Host
    Dr. Amna Shabbir, MD, NBC-HWC, CPC is a Dual Board-Certified Physician and TEDx Speaker with advanced training in Integrative Well-being, Performance, and Leadership Development. She speaks, coaches, and consults on Perfectionism, Sustainable Success, and the well-being of High Achievers.

    Connect with Dr. Shabbir
    📸 Instagram:     https://www.instagram.com/dr.amnashabbir/
    💼 LinkedIn:     https://www.linkedin.com/in/amna-shabbir-md/
    🌍 Book Her to Speak:     https://www.dramnashabbir.com/Speaking
    🌐 No-Cost Application to Join The Unmasking Perfectionism Community:     https://unmaskingperfectionism.com/
    📹 Watch Dr. Shabbir's TEDx Talk
    Perfectionism Has A Solution - It is Not What You Think: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oNIzzM4Vg3s&t=3s

    ❌ Disclaimer
    This podcast is for educational purposes only and does not constitute medical or therapeutic advice. The views expressed are personal and do not reflect those of any employer or institution.

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